Humedad (en. Humidity)
/umeðað/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The amount of water in gaseous state present in the air.
The humidity in the jungle is very high.
La humedad en la selva es muy alta.
Condition of a place or object when there is an excess of water.
The basement has a lot of humidity due to leaks.
El sótano tiene mucha humedad debido a filtraciones.
State characterized by the presence of dampness.
Humidity can affect health, especially in asthmatic individuals.
La humedad puede afectar la salud, especialmente en personas asmáticas.
Etymology
From Latin 'humiditas', which means 'ductility or malleability that is manifested in water'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
relative humidity
The proportion of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.
humedad relativa
ambient humidity
The amount of humidity present in the air of a specific place.
humedad ambiental
soil moisture
The amount of water present in the soil.
humedad del suelo
Related Words
moisture
State of bodies that have a little water.
moistura
steam
Gaseous state of a substance that is normally liquid or solid at low temperatures.
vapor
condensation
Process of changing from gas to liquid state.
condensación
Slang Meanings
Condition of being in a hot and humid place.
Today it’s so hot and humid that it’s unbearable.
Hoy hace un calor y una humedad que no se aguanta.
Unfavorable situation due to excess water.
I can't stand this humidity; it feels like I'm in a sauna.
No aguanto esta humedad, parece que estoy en un sauna.